WHAS11 news anchor Doug Proffitt took nearly the same path that I trudged. He loved WHAS, Inc. even as a young kid and knew that he wanted to eventually work here. Being part of the WHAS Crusade for Children remains a strong attraction for both of us. Proffitt has won major awards for his reporting and anchoring WHAS11 news for over three decades. His younger colleagues cherish working with him and are thrilled that he has no intention of leaving anytime soon. Proffitt is the pillar of WHAS11 and a revered voice of the Louisville community. I appreciate his continuous support of me and the giant signal of WHAS Radio, some 38 years after it was torn away from its sister station WHAS11
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The 71st WHAS Crusade for Children collects $5.7 million for special needs kids
The 71st WHAS Crusade for Children concluded on Sunday, June 1, 2024 with a final tote board of $5,700,525.71. Since 1954, the WHAS Crusade for Children has raised more than $216 million. One hundred percent of those donations have been returned to the community in the form of grants to schools, hospitals and agencies that make life better for children with special needs. At the heart of this effort are the thousands of people who come together each year to make the Crusade a success. From individual donors who drop pocket change into boots at firefighter collection sites to children with lemonade stands to corporations that offer payroll deduction, it all comes together during this annual miracle on the first
Scottie Scheffler’s attorney: NEVER TALK TO THE POLICE 👮♂️ they’re trying to coerce self-incrimination
Louisville's embarrassing saga surrounding the arrest of world #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has reached its conclusion. Attorney Steve Romines defended Scheffler from the outset, declaring that the county attorney had better dismiss the charges or that "we will go to trial. We are not interested in any settlement." Romines joined me on WHAS Radio one day after Scottie Scheffler's legal case was dissolved by local prosecutors. NEW: Scottie Scheffler's attorney issues a fiery response to the charges being dropped against Scottie Scheffler. Listen to what Romines told @NataliaWAVE3 when she asked why Scheffler originally agreed with the claim that he dragged Det. Gillis: @wave3news pic.twitter.com/TP01669eIH — Ward Jolles (@wardjolles) May 29, 2024 Cooler heads prevailed. There was no incriminating police video to verify a
Pro-Hamas college encampments…comedy or dramady?
A few recent radio interviews have examined the issue of pro-Palestine (aka pro-Hamas) encampments on college campuses. 1) Are the majority of participants just protest puppets playing the role of useful idiots? Do the majority of these kids know why they are protesting? pic.twitter.com/cT4uHxQ0Sb — Gabby Klein (@GabbyKlein1) May 3, 2024 2) "The opposition (is) so disgusting." This college protester compares herself to civil rights leaders who were shot in the 1960s. After listening to this video, I honestly don't think our country can survive this young generation. What are your thoughts? pic.twitter.com/YDQ1nXqewB — Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) May 3, 2024 3) "This isn't ending until our demands our met...we are paying your paycheck so it's your responsibility to figure it out." The school must meet the demands of these
MARQUEE JT: Justin Thomas joins Louisville’s #hometownheroes
Two time PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas is back home to chase a third Wannamaker trophy next week at Louisville's pristine Vahalla Golf Club. He spent Monday morning playing a preview round to experience several changes to the course ahead of the May 16-19 tournament. After golf, JT appeared with his family at a dedication ceremony for his new building banner at 1941 Bishop Lane. The Louisville Pride Foundation celebrates local luminaries in the Hometown Heroes series. The Justin Thomas banner is visible to westbound traffic on the Watterson Expressway (I-264) near the Newburg Road exit. After comments from his dad Mike, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Mayor Craig Greenberg, businessman Junior Bridgeman, and me, Justin was overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude. Justin Thomas
The Terry Talk: Senator Mitch McConnell one-to-one on domestic and global events
"This is the most dangerous time since the fall of the Berlin Wall." Here is my wide ranging conversation with Senator Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate Party Leader in American history (4/1/24) 840WHAS audio 🗣 https://tinyurl.com/ms668czr I've appreciated Senator McConnell's annual visits for one-on-one conversations. We usually make national news for various statements he makes on my show. One guy that Senator McConnell can't be persuaded to mention is the fellow pictured below. Senator McConnell wouldn't say much in our interview when I asked why fellow Senator Rand Paul has been trashing him as an out-of-touch Liberal sympathizer. Senator Paul recently claimed on Fox News that if McConnell was up for reelection today that he would lose to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. #Kentucky #USsenate #globalpowers #economy
Dear Hillbillies, King Louis VXl was never called Looa
Metro Councilman Anthony Piagentini joined me after being cleared of ethics charges
"Mayor Greenberg called me... (we're) putting this behind us and moving forward." @CMPiagentini after he was cleared of all charges in an ethics trial ⚖️@LouisvilleMayor had previously claimed "unethical actions" by Piagentini@840WHAS audio https://t.co/EOVMBNeq3K— Terry Meiners ™️ (@terrymeiners) March 19, 2024
Still picking people’s brains for a living: more WHAS Radio interviews
Here are a few recent interviews from my WHAS Radio afternoon show. I never tire of learning incredible personal stories, floating into current events, and promoting tales of personal service. 2-time Oscar winner Hillary Swank plays #Louisville hairdresser Sharon Stevens Evans in @OrdinaryAngels, a true story about helping a family in crisis. 🧵Here's my radio chat with Sharon last month on @840WHAS 🗣 https://t.co/5ZwY398V3f #organdonation @wave3news @TODAYshow https://t.co/uqeGbh4opN pic.twitter.com/LSwqaQnP9x— Terry Meiners ™️ (@terrymeiners) February 19, 2024 Joyful @wave3news meteorologist @TawanaAndrew on incredible #BlackHistoryMonth + fitness boxing🥊 loud hubby gaming 🗣️love of weather forecasting ⛈️☔️@840WHAS audio 📣 https://t.co/8OrmgvcGHp#media #history #loumedia pic.twitter.com/Ypgm5iKms1— Terry Meiners ™️ (@terrymeiners) February 19, 2024 UK radio voice, national champion, and former NBA player @goosegivens has lived at the
Saint Excellence: my St X Hall of Honors induction speech, October 2023
Terry Meiners Speech from WSTX Television on Vimeo. Now that I've watched myself stammering through random comments, I fully understand why people have every word written in advance. 🤣 Thanks again to Saint Xavier high school for the inclusion into its Hall of Honors. St. X is one of America's most respected academic institutions. My family is humbled to be recognized.